(36-48” tall – 24” wide) If you’re looking for multi-colored hues in your dinner plate dahlias, Akita Dahlia is a terrific choice. The 10” decorative blooms are primarily a deep red-raspberry tipped with white, but they open to hints of orange within. The colors continue to morph as the blossom ages and as new buds open--the result is a rainbow of color on one plant. Blooms are held above deep-green foliage with a good mid-size habit, which makes it ideal for middle-of-the-border installations. Don’t let Akita Dahlia dry out, but don’t let it sit with wet feet either. The perfect combination is a full sun location in humusy, moisture-retentive soil that drains well. Protection from high winds is a good idea with dahlias. Plant the tubers in sharp grit if you have vole issues in your garden. A great cut flower, Akita Dahlia tubers should be lifted and stored in a dry, cool, frost-free area in zones cooler than 8.
More Information
SKU |
AM017366 |
Common Name |
Akita Dinner Plate Dahlia |
Botanical Name |
Dinner Plate Dahlia Akita |
Item Package Size |
Bag of 3 |
Zones |
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Flower Color |
Red |
Flower Size |
8-10" flowers |
Foliage |
Serrated, oval-shaped green foliage. |
Light Requirements |
Full Sun |
Bloom Season |
Early - Mid Summer, Mid - Late Summer, Early - Mid Fall, Mid - Late Fall |
Bloom Time |
Summer until frost |
Mature Height |
48 inches |
Mature Height |
36-48" tall |
Bulb Spacing |
7 bulb/rhizome per sq. ft. |
Planting Depth |
Bulbs/Tubers should be planted 1-2" below the soil line. |
Soil Type |
Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil |
Soil Moisture |
Well Draining |
Advantages |
Deer Resistant, Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Containers, Cut Flowers |
Additional Information |
Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7. |
Ships As |
Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals |
Tubers and leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts. Toxic to dog, cats and horses. |
Neonicotinoid Free |
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Planting Time |
Spring / Summer |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada |
No |